Friday, April 24


Indie group back with new name, ambition

Leaving behind careers and college educations in exchange for sleeping on the couches of strangers and playing in brothels may seem a bit strange, but after years of playing long-distance and putting their music on hold, the members of the indie rock group Local Natives are embracing every aspect of their new rocker lifestyles "“ both the good and the bad. Read more...





Jazzed about Ellington’s legacy

Paying homage to one of 20th century’s most prominent musicians, Duke Ellington’s 110th Birthday Anniversary Festival of Music celebrates Ellington’s most famous pieces as well as those seldom heard before. Read more...

Photo: Dwight Trible will perform at the Duke Ellington 110th Birthday Anniversary Festival of Music, which will be held at Schoenberg Hall from April 4-5.


Bruin brings Cold War to L.A.

Many UCLA students are no strangers to visiting museums, given the abundant opportunities to visit them all across Los Angeles. But one alumnus took it a step further "“ he founded his own. Read more...

Photo: The Wende Museum’s L.A. headquarters are located in Culver City, but there is another location in Berlin.